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Town Restaurant

716 Laurel St, Ste 8, San Carlos, CA 94070-3155
650-595-3003
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Ranked #3 of 64 restaurants in San Carlos
Price range: S$31 - S$125
Cuisines: Contemporary
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Cherry Street
Transit: Located walking distance from the San Carlos Cal Train Station
Description: Town opened in March of 2006. Located in the heart of downtown San Carlos. Town features hand cut steaks & chops, the freshest seafood, local organic produce, hand crafted cocktails, and a wine list with a focus on California, Washington and Oregon wines.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I had an excellent lunch here yesterday. My Ahi tuna salad was excellent. The service was attentive. I will definitely be back.

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Redwood City, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Very good food, nice local hangout, but if you want to visit and be able to hear each other, forget it.

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Redwood City, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

If you can get a table- reservations are a must! We did eat outside under the heaters, which provide amble heat! The food is fabulous. I had the steak with crab and it was cooked to perfection. Their drink menu is supreme. It is always busy and lively. A great restaurant to have locally.

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Houston, TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I've eaten here twice and both times it has proved to be an energetic atmosphere. The bar is typically bustling and the wait staff is busily going to and from tables. The food is great and you have to try their Napa Cabbage salad. The recently switched up their butternut risotto to mushroom which was excellent as well. The mixologists... More

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Atherton, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

If money is not an issue, this is the place. In particular if you can get there early with the family and use their kids menu. At night time it becomes a pickup joint for the has beens of the neighborhood.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013 via mobile

Stopped in with a friend for dinner . Can not get reservations same day usually , place is always packed , hard to find a table, sat at the bar and ate . Food is very good but this place is not cheap . If you are on a company budget you need to move on . Service was slow... More

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San Francisco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

We LOVE Town Restaurant! The food is consistently great -- the skirt steak is particularly fabulous, and I have to stop myself from ordering it every time! It's fun to sit at the bar and watch them cook the food -- terrific entertainment. Lots of attentive staff, the place is always busy and humming. You definitely want to get reservations... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

This is our neighborhood date night restaurant. It's always a vibrant scene and we like the energetic atmosphere. We prefer to sit at the kitchen bar so we can watch how they prepare the food and the finishing touches. We are creatures of habit, usually ordering the crab crusted filet, parmesan potato gratin and sauteed brussels sprouts. This is one... More

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San Mateo, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This is a great restaurant with the best food especially the skirt steak and prime rib dinners. Their napa cabbage salad is out of this world - yummy!!! Excellent service also!!!

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SF Bay Area California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

If you CAN get a table here, go! Food is great, very "clubby" wood interior. My favorite dish is the flank steak wrapped around mashed potatoes, topped with fried onions.

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